Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Vehicle Accessories

Slate Auto; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a driven Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for Accessories—Slate Maker to oversee supplier quality across the accessories portfolio. You will manage APQP, drive PPAP approvals, and lead containment actions to ensure conforming parts for a personalized customer experience.

Join a dynamic startup environment where you will coordinate audits, definitions, and program milestones with cross-functional teams, delivering high-quality components from soft goods to electronics.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or equiv. or previous working level experience.
• 5+ years of Supplier Quality experience with direct involvement in vehicle or product launches; experience with accessories, aftermarket, or low-volume specialty components is a plus. Includes APQP management, PPAP approval authority, and supplier readiness assessments.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Experience with varied accessories and specialty components including soft goods, hard goods, electronics, lighting, racks, covers, and lifestyle accessories.
• Ability to identify process issues and drive improvements to improve operational efficiency and product quality.
• Strong working knowledge of PPAP status tracking, supplier milestone management, and accessories program readiness metrics.
• Ability to interpret GD&T and engineering drawings; experience working with suppliers on dimensional reporting, measurement system analysis (MSA), and Cpk/Ppk requirements.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full APQP process across an assigned accessories supplier portfolio.
• Drive PPAP submissions and approvals.
• Monitor supplier readiness against accessories program milestones.
• Lead containment and corrective action for quality issues across the Slate Maker accessories lineup.
• Coordinate incoming inspection requirements and support tooling and capacity confirmations.
• Conduct supplier audits (VDA 6.3 or equivalent).
• Work cross-functionally with the Accessories Product team, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

APQP management

PPAP approval

Supplier readiness

GD&T interpretation

Dimensional reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

VDA 6.3

MSA

Cpk/Ppk

Job description

Slate is seeking a driven Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for Accessories—Slate Maker to oversee supplier quality across the accessories portfolio. You will manage APQP, drive PPAP approvals, and lead containment actions to ensure conforming parts for a personalized customer experience.

Join a dynamic startup environment where you will coordinate audits, definitions, and program milestones with cross-functional teams, delivering high-quality components from soft goods to electronics.